Janet Lengsfelder, LMFT

She began her professional journey as a nurse, supporting people in a variety of clinical settings and helping them recover from illness. That hands-on experience shaped her belief that healing is often driven by a support team that knows the person and encourages the work of recovery, and it led her to broaden her focus to address emotional and relational needs as well.

She went on to earn a graduate degree and completed a three-year training in Gestalt therapy, which equipped her to offer deeper emotional first aid and to work with the whole person. She is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and brings clinical training together with practical caregiving experience to guide clients through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Speaking from the perspective of a fellow traveler on life’s path, she helps people identify recurring life themes and strengthen their sense of self. Developing a clearer sense of who one is can be centering and stabilizing; it may not remove anxiety or hardship, but it often shifts perceptions of catastrophe into more manageable responses of disappointment, pain, or sadness.

She encourages individuals to risk living fully and to learn from the challenges they face so they can access greater joy. She considers it an honor to witness and support each person through that process.

Approaches for Online Emotional and Relational Work

Janet integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect and respond to stress; it can be helpful for relationship patterns, trust issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client’s pace and perspective to build insight and self-trust - this approach supports work with self-esteem, life transitions, and decision-making. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns within relationships, helping partners and individuals better understand and transform distressing interaction cycles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Janet works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods as therapy unfolds so the chosen strategies support practical change and emotional growth.

Online therapy with Janet is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing work with a licensed professional.